Question 1

what test is needed to diagnose a cervical polyp seen during the pap exam (if it's cancerous, cause, etc.)? does the pap test give any info on polyp?

Accepted Answer

Pathology: The only sure way to diagnose a polyp and determine if there is any malignancy is to remove the polyp and submit it for examination by a pathologist.

Question 2

what tests are used to diagnose prediabetes?

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar: Fasting blood sugar and a1c tests can be used to diagnose prediabetes.

Question 3

what are tests used to diagnose fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

FIQR: Dr. Bennett published the fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (fiqr), which appears to be able to distinguish fibromyalgia from other chronic pain conditions. There is a fibromyalgia app available for the ipad that makes it easy for anyone to use the fiqr.  After that, you should share the fiqr results with your doctor and your doctor can do a workup to confirm your diagnosis and start treatment.

Question 4

what tests diagnose myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Electrophoresis and: Free serum light chain tests.  Multiple myeloma is generally diagnosed by electrophoresis of serum, urine and free serum light chain test.  X-rays of the bone may reveal lytic lesions that are a strong indicator of the disease.  Confirmation of the diagnosis requires examination of bone marrow by a pathologist.

Question 5

what test diagnose venouis thrombosis?

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Ultrasound: Dvt or deep vein thrombosis is often diagnoses with an ultrasound of the affected limb.  If the clot is suspected to be in the lung then a ct scan can be used.  These scans can also be used to scan the legs as well.  If you are concerned about having a DVT then you need to be seen by your pcp for further evaluation.

Question 6

what tests are used to diagnose epilepsy?

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Several: The most useful is an examination by a neurologist. Often we doo an EEG, MRI of the brain, and occasionally other tests.

Question 7

what medical tests are done to diagnose lupus?

Accepted Answer

Many: Ana, double-stranded dna, smith antibody, rnp, ribosomal p, ssa, ssb, complement components.And cell bound complement activation products . These are some there are others it really depends on your evaluation and examination.

Question 8

what tests are done to diagnose bronchostenosis?

Accepted Answer

Brochostenosis: or narrowing of the bronchi is associated witha number of conditions and can be diagnosed in a number of ways...The least invasive a CT scan with or wthout contrast..the most invasive  bronchoscopy by a trained chest surgeon.
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 9

is there one best test to diagnose appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

CAT scan: Good history and physical exam labs and if needed a cat scan to confirm diagnosis.

Question 10

what can a multiple sleep latency test diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Excessive sleepiness: A multiple sleep latency test (mslt) is also referred to as the "nap study".  It is strictly for diagnosing narcolepsy with or without cataplexy and idiopathic hypersomnia ... Essentially, this test allows us (sleep physicians) to see objectively how sleepy a person truly is by calculating the time one falls asleep during 5 naps spread throughout the day.  It should be preceded by a night study.

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